Ardara News 18th November 2023
Public Meeting By Cllr. Molloy Councillor Anthony Molloy has organized a public meeting in the Ardara Parish Centre this coming Thursday November 23rd at 8pm. Councillor Molloy wants to present
News
Ardara News – 12th November 2023
Matchmaking Festival 2023 This weekend the Matchmaking Festival kicks off on Friday. There’s great events throughout the town including a matchmaker in residence in pubs throughout the town, Duck Street
Ardara News 14th September 2023
Johnny Doherty Festival The Johnny Doherty Festival takes place in Ardara from September 22nd to 24th. The Johnny Doherty Festival is a traditional music and dance festival, held in honour
Ardara News 7th September 2023
Autumn Oil Painting Classes Get creative this Autumn and learn how create your own masterpiece to hang on your wall. Artist Sean O’Brogain will introduce the basic skills, techniques and
Ardara News 31st August 2023
Glengesh Road Works Donegal County Council has warned that due to the essential road works, the R230 at Glengesh (Common Bridge and Glengesh) will be blocked from 8.30am to 6m
Ardara News 24th August 2023
Johnny Doherty Festival The Johnny Doherty Festival takes place in Ardara from September 22nd to 24th. The Johnny Doherty Festival is a traditional music and dance festival, held in honour
Ardara News 17th August 2023
Annual Charity Barbecue The annual Charity Barbecue in memory of Margaret an Gerard Slowey takes place at the Corner House, Ardara on Sunday August 20th at 5pm. The Slowey family
Ardara News 10th August 2023
Wild Atlantic Festival The Wild Atlantic Festival continues until Saturday 12th, featuring activities, tours, walks and entertainment to celebrate our unique part of the Wild Atlantic Way. Upcoming highlights include
Ardara News 3rd August 2023
Wild Atlantic Festival The Wild Atlantic Festival takes place from Saturday 5th August to Saturday 12th August 2023, featuring activities, tours, walks and entertainment to celebrate our unique part of
Ardara News 27th July 2023
Ardara Artisan Market The next Artisan Market takes place on Saturday July 29th from 11am to 3pm in the main town car park. A variety of traders will be in
Ardara News 20th July 2023
Bluegrass Festival Save the date! The Ardara Bluegrass Festival takes place from tomorrow, Friday July 21st to Sunday July 23rd at various locations throughout the town. More details and Programme
Book Launch: “The Road to Glenlough”
The launch of “The Road to Glenlough” by Christy Gillespie takes place in the Parish Centre on 21st July at 8pm. Lavishly illustrated and meticulously researched, the book breathes life
Ardara News 13th July 2023
Ardara Artisan Market The next Artisan Market takes place on Saturday July 15th from 11am to 3pm in the main town car park. The full listing for this and other
Ardara News 7th July 2023
Upcoming Festivals It’s full steam ahead for festival season, with the Bluegrass Festival kicking off on Friday 21st July. This year’s festival features some of the finest bluegrass acts in
Bluegrass Festival Programme
The programme for the 2023 Ardara Bluegrass Festival can now be viewed on our Bluegrass Festival page. This year’s lineup features some of the best talent around, with Mules &
Ardara News 30th June 2023
Ardara Artisan Market The Artisan Market takes place on Saturday July 1st from 11am to 3pm in the main town car park. The full listing for this and other events
Ardara News 22nd June 2023
Ardara Bluegrass Festival Save the date! The Ardara Bluegrass Festival takes place from Friday, July 21st to Sunday, July 23rd at various locations throughout the town. More details to follow.
Ardara News 15th June 2023
Ardara Artisan Market The second Ardara Artisan Market takes place in the main town car park on Saturday, June 17th from 10am to 3pm. A variety of traders will be
Ardara News 8th June 2023
Ardara Artisan Market The next Ardara Artisan Market will take place on Saturday 17th June. If you are interested in attending, please contact the Facebook page for more information English
Ardara News 25th May 2023
Ardara Artisan Market The first Artisan Market will take place on Saturday June 3rd from 11am to 3pm in the main town car park. A variety of traders will be
Ardara News 25th May 2023
Ardara Artisan Market The first Ardara Artisan Market will take place on Saturday 3rd June, 11am – 3pm in the Main town car park. A variety of traders will be
Ardara News 18th May 2023
Ardara Day Centre Could you offer a helping hand to support our elderly in our community? Ardara Day Centre needs committee volunteers. The Centre is run by a voluntary committee
Ardara News 11th May 2023
Ardara Day Centre Could you offer a helping hand to support our elderly in our community? Ardara Day Centre needs committee volunteers. The Centre is run by a voluntary committee
Dolmen Leisure Company LBG Secures €175k LEADER Funding for Thatching School in Donegal
Dolmen Leisure Company LBG has announced its has successfully secured €175,359.17 in LEADER funding, which has been formally approved by the Donegal Local Development Company and Donegal LCDC, to establish
Ardara News 4th May 2023
Darkness Into Light Portnoo Darkness Into Light Portnoo 2023, proudly supported by Electric Ireland, starts at 4.15am on the morning of Saturday, May 6th. The 5Km walk starts and finishes
Sets Céilí at the Cup of Tae Festival
A Sets Céilí will be held in Heritage Centre with Duntally Céilí Band on 1st May Bank holiday Monday beginning at 8.00pm. Clement will call the Sets. Everyone is welcome.
Ardara News 27th April 2023
Cup of Tae Festival The Ardara Cup of Tae Festival takes place this May Bank Holiday weekend, Friday 28th April to Monday 1st May 2023. This year we honour the
Cup of Tae Festival Update
The Cup of Tae Festival on the May bank holiday weekend 2023 promises to be another great chapter in the history of the festival. The weekend starts with a special concert
Ardara News Updates 21st April 2023
Dawn Chorus Nature Walk Join Michael Bell of Nature Learn on Saturday 29th April at 7.00am for a special walk to wake up to the sounds of our local bird
Ardara News 18th April 2023
Ardara Day Centre Could you offer a helping hand to support the elderly in our community? Ardara Day Centre needs committee volunteers. Ardara Day Centre is run by a voluntary
Ardara Cleanup Week
Cleanup week starts in Ardara from Sunday 16th April. Anyone willing to collect litter on any road can get bags and pickers from Stephen by contacting him on 087-2424590. Full bags
Ardara News 13th April 2023
Rich Loughros Place-Lore Recorded in New Book Loughros Heritage Group is delighted to announce the launch of its new publication, called ‘Pointe Luacharois, Loughros Point: Placenames and Tales of Nooks
Ardara News 7th April 2023
Table Quiz There will be a table quiz in aid of the Church of Ireland Ardara on Saturday, April 8th, at 8pm in the Methodist Hall, Ardara. Teams of four:
Ardara News 30th March 2023
Cup of Tae Festival The Ardara Cup of Tae Festival takes place again this year on the May Bank Holiday weekend, Friday 28th April to Monday 1st May 2023. This
Ardara News 23rd March 2023
Cup of Tae Festival The Ardara Cup of Tae Festival takes place again this year on the May Bank Holiday weekend, Friday 28th April to Monday 1st May 2023. This
Ardara News 16th March 2023
Ardara Walking Festival The Ardara Walking Festival takes place over the St. Patrick’s weekend. Kevin the coordinator has selected some very exciting walks to cater for all walkers. Friday 17th
Ardara News 2nd March 2023
St. Patrick’s Parade The Parade takes place on Sunday, March 19th, starting at 3.30pm from the Church Car Park and all participants are asked to be there before 3pm. Shop
Ardara News 23rd February 2023
The Ardara Walking Festival The Ardara Walking Festival takes place from Friday 17th to Sunday 19th March. There will be one moderate to difficult and one easy to moderate walk
Ardara News 9th February 2023
The Ardara Walking Festival takes place from Friday 17th to Sunday 19th March. There will be one moderate to difficult and one easy to moderate walk for the festival weekend.
Crampsey & Cavanagh Concert Cancelled
Tonight’s Crampsey & Cavanagh Concert in the Beehive has been cancelled due to bereavement. Alternative entertainment will go ahead as planned, with live music downstairs in the Beehive this evening
Ardara News 2nd February 2023
Country & Western Festival The Country & Western Festival takes place in Ardara this weekend, kicking off tonight with live music in the Beehive. The weekend will feature top country
Ardara News 26th January 2023
Country & Western Weekend A weekend of country and western music will take place in Ardara from February 2nd to 6th. The weekend will feature top country stars, as well
Ardara News 19th January 2023
Country & Western Weekend A weekend of country and western music will take place in Ardara from February 3rd to 6th. The weekend will feature top country stars, as well
Ardara News 12th January 2023
Ardara GAA Presents ‘The Two Loves of Gabriel Foley’ After a lapse of two years the GAA Drama Group are back with another hilarious comedy play by Jimmy Keary called
Ardara News 5th January 2023
Country & Western Weekend A weekend of country and western music will take place in Ardara from February 3rd to 6th. The weekend will feature top country stars, as well
Ardara News 29th December 2022
Walk With ME Well done to everyone who came out and took part in the walk in memory of Mary Ellen on St. Stephen’s Day. There was a great turnout.
Ardara News 22nd December 2022
Woodhill Community Inclusion Hub have completed a community project which would be of interest to the local children.
They have completed an enchanted walk / fairy village with lots of fairy doors and disney characters for the children to enjoy at the Biodiversity lane, Woodhill, Ardara.
Ardara News 15th December 2022
Carol Singing There will be Carol Singing on the Diamond on Thursday 22nd December at 6:30pm followed by a Welcome Event in the Methodist Hall. Members of the Methodist Church
Ardara News 8th December 2022
2022 Dúchas Annual All going well this year’s Dúchas annual will be available to purchase in shops on Friday 9th in the afternoon/evening. Keep up to date on the Dúchas
Ardara News 1st December 2022
Christmas Lights Switch On Great news – we’ve reached our fundraising target on GoFundMe to bring Christmas lights back to Ardara. Thank you all for your generous donations – it’s
Ardara News 24th November 2022
Ardara Christmas Craft Fair The Ardara Christmas Craft Fair will take place in the Community Centre Ardara on Saturday 26th November from 11.00am to 5.30pm. Come and join over 30 festive stalls
Ardara News 18th November 2022
Ardara Christmas Lights Fund A GoFundMe page has been set up on behalf of the Ardara Town Traders and the wider community to bring Christmas lights back to Ardara once
Ardara News 8th November 2022
Remembrance Day A Remembrance Day service will be held at St. Conal’s Church, Ardara, on Sunday (November 13th). The names of all those from Ardara, Glenties, and surrounding area, who
Ardara News 3rd November 2022
Matchmaking Festival The annual Matchmaking Festival takes place from tomorrow Friday November 4th to Sunday November 6th. Plans are in full swing, matchmakers have been contacted and a lot of
Ardara News 27th October 2022
Matchmaking Festival The annual Matchmaking weekend takes place from Friday November 4th to Sunday November 6th. Plans are in full swing, matchmakers have been contacted and a lot of music
Ardara News 13th October 2022
Dúchas Magazine Don’t forget to start and get your articles in for the 2022 edition. Stories, photos and memories are most welcome to be included in the magazine which is
Ardara News 29th September 2022
Ceili & Two Hand Dancing Classes There will be Ceili & 2 Hand Dancing Classes for Adults starting on Wed next 5th October in the GAA Club House from 8.30
Ardara News 22nd September 2022
The Johnny Doherty Festival There’s another busy weekend up ahead as the annual Johnny Doherty Festival makes its post-Covid return with a variety of events between Friday and Sunday. The
Ardara News 15th September 2022
The Johnny Doherty Festival Celebrating local music and dance traditions, this hugely popular festival held in honour of esteemed fiddler Johnny Doherty will make its post-Covid return from next Friday
Ardara News 8th September 2022
Fashion Show The Ardara ICA will host a Fashion Show on Sunday September 18th in the Parish Centre from 3pm to 5pm. Clothing from Lynda’s Boutique, Eddie Doherty Tweeds, John